The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

If Miracles Have Color (re0): Chapter Twenty - Determined to Stir Up This Election

"Yes. Long time no see."

Kiana smiled slightly.

I saw him this time. It had been a while since the last time.

I've settled down in this mansion.

Unexpectedly, he greeted us as soon as he walked in...

Could it be that he wants to talk to me about something?

"Hahaha."

Roswaal laughed loudly and went into the room.

As the owner of this mansion, his presence is undeniably significant.

Rem and Ram, needless to say, how could they possibly be leisurely when they see their master?

As for Emilia, needless to say, since she had received a favor from this duke, she naturally stood up and smiled upon his arrival.

"Hey, are you leaving as soon as I came in?"

Unfortunately, Emilia's rise made the duke laugh, as if he had misunderstood something.

He casually sat down in the main seat and waved his hand to have Rem open the wine.

Such a bold move left Emilia and the others looking at each other in bewilderment, unsure how to describe it.

At this moment, everyone is looking at the duke before them.

I wonder what he's planning to say next.

"May I ask what business Your Excellency has with me?"

Kiana asked first.

Upon hearing this, Roswaal's smile immediately froze.

"Uh... I think you know why I'm here today, right?"

What do you know?

You didn't reveal any information and just asked me to guess. How can anyone guess?

Kiana stared at the strangely dressed duke for a long time before slowly returning to her seat and spreading her hands.

"I think Your Excellency the Duke wants to discuss cooperation with me?"

Kiana chuckled softly, a smile that wasn't quite a smile.

"Haha, that's right, that's right. I do want to cooperate with you; it's an option."

Roswaal smiled with satisfaction, then invited everyone to begin their meal.

However, during the meal, the Duke did not forget to discuss cooperation matters in detail, which can be said to mean that he regarded Kiana as a rather sincere partner.

Strangely enough, Kiana was wearing the same maid outfit as Rem and Ram, yet she was able to sit in the guest's seat without any restraint.

Duke Roswaal, on the other hand, was extremely polite, even to the point of being obsequious.

"Oh? Is that so? What a pity. My partner is not His Excellency the Duke."

Kiana picked up her knife and fork and started eating her steak, casually uttering these words that nearly made the Duke, who was drinking wine across from her, choke.

"Why? I believe this is definitely not bad news for you."

Although he was speechless, Roswaal still spoke firmly.

He stared at the poised and confident young woman before him and suddenly felt ashamed of his pride.

I've been talking for so long and you didn't interrupt me, but reminded me halfway through?

What? Are you kidding me?

However, a duke is still a duke, and he could only suppress his anger at such an overstepping of authority.

He wouldn't dare to fall out with someone.

After all, according to Emilia's account, the girl in front of her was truly extraordinary in combat.

Is it the kind of place where one man can hold off ten thousand?

I don't know if Emilia is just too happy to admit she got the badge, but even if she's exaggerating, it at least shows she's quite strong.

Thinking of this, the Duke laughed heartily and reached out his hand as if to say something.

Who would have thought...

"I'm not afraid to tell Your Grace that I do not wish to cooperate with you. As you know, I am a very solitary person and am not very willing to associate with anyone. I also know that you are a smart man and should be able to see this, right?"

Kiana looked up, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

This answer left Roswaal stunned for a long time.

He hadn't expected such a blunt rejection.

You have to understand that he is a nobleman, a duke who is famous throughout the entire continent, while she is a minor nobleman whose very existence is in doubt, yet she rejected him.

However, he has an exceptionally thick skin; even after being rejected, he remained calm.

"In that case, I would like to ask you, what exactly do you mean?"

This statement already contains a threatening element.

But Kiana remained unfazed, responding calmly:

"What I mean is, Your Grace, you are a wise man, and you can't possibly misunderstand me. The person you want to cooperate with is not me, but Miss Emilia. Isn't that right?"

"so what?"

“I will help Miss Emilia, but in my own name.”

Kiana put down her knife and fork, then clenched her fists. Just as Duke Roswaal and Emilia thought she was about to launch into a long speech.

This highly skilled, extraordinary, and unconventional girl, who could be described as someone who always attracts attention, tapped the plate.

He uttered a statement that left both sides speechless.

"Uh, is there any more? I'm not full yet."

Roswaal and Emilia: "..."

Hmm, is this the way adventurers do it?

It makes one wonder if she still remembers the Kaslana family she once mentioned?

"Hahaha, Rem. Go make some more!"

Roswaal, having found a way out, didn't ramble on and simply waved his hand.

Hmm, this girl is really hard to figure out.

Well, since Emilia was mentioned right away, it probably won't be a bad thing no matter how you look at it.

Anyway, they need someone to protect them...

"Yes, Your Grace."

Rem nodded, then turned and ran to the kitchen to prepare a meal.

"Ahem, let's continue our previous topic."

Roswaal cleared his throat, regaining his dignified demeanor.

"May I ask, Miss Kiana, what are your conditions?"

"There are no conditions, and even if there are, you'll find out when the time comes."

Kiana said.

"What? Miss Kiana, there's a limit to jokes, isn't there? Are you trying to tell me about free services? Haha, if that's the case, then something's a bit strange."

Roswaal was somewhat surprised after hearing Kiana's casual reply.

Before this, he thought Kiana would ask for too much, but he didn't expect that she didn't even intend to tell him the price. This was beyond his expectations.

Not only was he surprised, but Emilia was also stunned and looked quite astonished.

She knew Kiana didn't ask for much, but now she actually said no?

They even said they'd talk about it later if there was any? That... is truly shocking.

Kiana, thank you.

Emilia smiled and thanked her.

"No need for thanks, I just wanted to help you."

Kiana tapped her plate with her fork impatiently, wondering why the meat hadn't arrived yet.

The scene was so interesting that Celine, who hadn't spoken for a long time, slowly leaned closer.

"You really didn't want to freeload a meal?"

"Huh? You actually... spoke up at a time like this?"

Kiana looked at Sirin with surprise, realizing that the little doll might have something to say.

If Miracles Have Color (re0): Chapter Twenty-One: A Night Destined to Be Extraordinary...

What do you mean by "it's really not because I wanted to freeload a meal"?

This little guy is really something... he dares to say anything.

Kiana glanced at the other person, then noticed something amiss in those large, watery eyes.

Was she intentionally reminding herself?

"Kiana, please don't look at me like that! Your eyes are scaring me!"

Her cute little face put on a pitiful look, and her big, dark eyes stared straight at me.

"Are you shy?" Kiana was speechless.